Boxer Amit Panghal’s coach nominated for Dronacharya Award

Tribune News Service

Rohtak, June 3

Top Indian pugilist Amit Panghal’s coach Anil Kumar has been nominated for the prestigious Dronacharya Award. Kumar’s name was recommended by former India boxer and Arjuna Award recipient Rajkumar Sangwan.

“Whatever I have been able to achieve, it is due to the efforts of my formative coach Anil Dhankhar,” said Panghal.

The World silver-medallist boxer was on Monday nominated for the country’s highest sports honour – Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – by the Boxing Federation on India.

Kumar trained Panghal during his formative years and the boxer said he would be grateful if his coach was considered for Dronacharya Award.

“I do not want any award for myself, but I would be happy and grateful if my coach is considered for Dronacharya Award,” said Panghal.

Kumar is presently engaged with coaching young boxers at Gurugram.